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In the week between Christmas and New Year, I settle down with a notebook and make lists of my goals, plans and dreams for the coming year. Some of them come to nothing (one of last year’s was to learn to drive, but I only managed 10 lessons…), but others fly and suddenly I’m moving forward in life! One list is all about home, with a mixture of unsexy jobs (buy a new vacuum cleaner), fun stuff (learn how to make a soufflé), and downright scary projects (redo the bathroom). Whatever home challenge you set yourself this year – from building a kitchen extension like Annie Edwards’ (p88) to cooking a vegan dinner (p110), you’ll find plenty to choose from in this issue. Enjoy – and don’t forget to share…
Update your tired, chipped, and cracked dinnerware with this fabulous, luxe-look set from Matalan. The smart marble effect makes this crockery pretty enough to keep on display on a sideboard, stacked on open shelving, or piled up on a worktop. 3 of the best… COPPER KITCHEN BUYS…
GEORGE HOME Global explorer Take inspiration from far-away lands, with warming shades and ethnic motifs ARGOS Midnight opulence Marry rich jewel tones with luxe textures to create a glamorous look TESCO Vintage f lorals Create a nostalgic scheme with elegant shapes and watercolour blooms MORRISONS Geo Scandi Update Nordic style using laid-back blues and greys, combined with angular shapes…
FEEL-GOOD FACTOR Whether it’s due to tighter budgets or loving home comforts, 50 per cent of the nation favours a night in over a night out. More than half of these homebodies prefer to entertain at home, and cool bars and eateries are inspiring interior design choices. DFS has seen this reflected in a growing trend for colourful, velvet-covered seating, which rose threefold from 2017 to 2018. Design-conscious pet beds We all know the sofa is where cats and dogs will ultimately end up, but Made.com has launched its first range of pet accessories, including minimal-chic beds from £29, and copper bowls from £19, to blend seamlessly into stylish decor and at least tempt them to stay in their beds. It could be designer! The streamlined good looks of the…
Terrazzo – a speckled composite material – is taking interiors by storm, covering everything from wallpaper to pendant lights. Originally used for flooring in 16th-century Italian palazzos, terrazzo is a mix of glass, marble and stone chips set in polished concrete, lending itself perfectly to beautiful floor tiles, but also as a motif on softer accessories like cushions or rugs.…
1 Seek a modern retro light Statement lighting will add polish – it’s all about shiny metals and smoked or opaque glass. Go for retro shapes, slimline floor lights and geometric table lamps. 2 Dare to go dark Moody hues on the wall will create a sense of drama. Pair with brass and copper accents in furniture and accessories for highlighting pops of pure polish. 3 Pick a plush velvet piece This fabric instantly raises the style stakes, whether on curtains, cushions or upholstery. Go for graphite grey or jewel tones like emerald, sapphire and amethyst. 4 Add a simple table In a bold, lush look like this, keep the key pieces simple and sleek with a curved glass coffee table like this – then layer on the luxe details…
